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Asbestos Handling and Removal: Health and Safety Regulations ============================================================

This document outlines the key health and safety regulations concerning asbestos handling and removal, drawing from OSHA and Cal/OSHA standards. It addresses scope, permissible exposure limits, control measures, training, medical surveillance, and competent person requirements to ensure worker safety and regulatory compliance.

Scope and Application

The regulations apply to all construction work involving asbestos exposure, including:

  • Demolition or salvage of structures containing asbestos.
  • Removal or encapsulation of asbestos-containing materials.
  • Construction, alteration, repair, maintenance, or renovation of structures containing asbestos.
  • Installation of products containing asbestos.
  • Asbestos spill/emergency cleanup.
  • Transportation, disposal, storage, containment, and housekeeping activities involving asbestos or products containing asbestos.
  • Excavation that may involve exposure to naturally occurring asbestos.
  • Routine facility maintenance.
  • Erection, alteration, conversion, and improvement of electric transmission and distribution lines and equipment.

These regulations aim to minimize asbestos exposure in various work scenarios.

Citation:

1926\.1101(a) Scope and application. This section regulates asbestos exposure in all work as defined in 29 CFR 1910\.12(b), including but not limited to the following: Demolition or salvage of structures where asbestos is present; Removal or encapsulation of materials containing asbestos; Construction, alteration, repair, maintenance, or renovation of structures, substrates, or portions thereof, that contain asbestos; Installation of products containing asbestos; Asbestos spill/emergency cleanup; and [1]

1926\.1101(a)(6\) Transportation, disposal, storage, containment of and housekeeping activities involving asbestos or products containing asbestos, on the site or location at which construction activities are performed. [11]

§1529\. Asbestos. (a)(1\) This section regulates asbestos exposure in all construction work as defined in Section 1502 including but not limited to the following: (A) Demolition or salvage of structures where asbestos is present; (B) Removal or encapsulation of materials containing asbestos; (C) Construction, alteration, repair, maintenance, or renovation of structures, substrates, or portions thereof, that contain asbestos; (D) Installation of products containing asbestos; (E) Asbestos spill/emergency cleanup; (F) Transportation, disposal, storage, containment of and housekeeping activities involving asbestos or products containing asbestos, on the site or location at which construction activities are performed; (G) Excavation which may involve exposure to asbestos as a natural constituent which is not related to asbestos mining and milling activities; (H) Routine facility maintenance; and (I) Erection of new electric transmission and distribution lines and equipment, and alteration, conversion and improvement of the existing transmission and distribution lines and equipment. [5]

Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs)

The employer must ensure that no employee is exposed to an airborne concentration of asbestos in excess of 0\.1 fiber per cubic centimeter of air as an eight (8\) hour time-weighted average (TWA). Additionally, no employee shall be exposed to an airborne concentration of asbestos in excess of 1\.0 fiber per cubic centimeter of air (1 f/cc) as averaged over a sampling period of thirty (30\) minutes.

Citation:

(c) Permissible exposure limits (PELS). (1\) Time-weighted average limit (TWA). The employer shall ensure that no employee is exposed to an airborne concentration of asbestos in excess of 0\.1 fiber per cubic centimeter of air as an eight (8\) hour time-weighted average (TWA), as determined by the method prescribed in Appendix A to this section, or by an equivalent method. (2\) Excursion limit. The employer shall ensure that no employee is exposed to an airborne concentration of asbestos in excess of 1\.0 fiber per cubic centimeter of air (1 f/cc) as averaged over a sampling period of thirty (30\) minutes, as determined by the method prescribed in Appendix A to this section, or by an equivalent method. [4]

Engineering Controls and Work Practices

Employers must use engineering controls and work practices to minimize asbestos exposure, regardless of exposure levels. For Class III asbestos work, engineering and work practice controls must minimize exposure to employees and bystanders.

Citation:

1926\.1101(g)(1\)-Engineering controls and work practices for all operations covered by this section. The employer shall use engineering controls and work practices in all operations covered by this section, regardless of the levels of exposure. [7]

1926\.1101(g)(9\)-Work Practices and Engineering Controls for Class III asbestos work. Class III asbestos work shall be conducted using engineering and work practice controls which minimize the exposure to employees performing the asbestos work and to bystander employees. [2]

Respiratory Protection

Employers must implement a respiratory protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910\.134, covering each employee required to use a respirator.

Citation:

1926\.1101(h)(2\)(i)-The employer must implement a respiratory protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910\.134 (b) through (d) (except (d)(1\)(iii)), and (f) through (m) \[Respiratory Protection], which covers each employee required by this section to use a respirator. [2]

Competent Person

A competent person must supervise all asbestos work within regulated areas. This individual should be capable of identifying asbestos hazards and selecting appropriate control strategies.

Citation:

1926\.1101(e)(6\)-Competent Persons. The employer shall ensure that all asbestos work performed within regulated areas is supervised by a competent person, as defined in paragraph (b) \[Definitions] of this section. The duties of the competent person are set out in paragraph (o) \[Competent Person] of this section. [9]

For Class I and II asbestos work, the competent person must be trained in all aspects of asbestos removal and handling, including abatement, installation, and identification. Training should meet EPA's Model Accredited Plan criteria.

Citation:

1926\.1101(o)(4\)(i)-For Class I and II asbestos work the competent person shall be trained in all aspects of asbestos removal and handling, including: abatement, installation, removal and handling; the contents of this standard; the identification of asbestos; removal procedures, where appropriate; and other practices for reducing the hazard. Such training shall be obtained in a comprehensive course for supervisors that meets the criteria of EPA's Model Accredited Plan (40 CFR part 763, subpart E, Appendix C), such as a course conducted by an EPA-approved or state-approved training provider, certified by EPA or a state, or a course equivalent in stringency, content, and length. [2]

For Class III and IV asbestos work, the competent person should be trained in asbestos handling appropriate for the work's nature, including setting up glove bags and mini-enclosures, reducing exposures, and using wet methods. Training should align with EPA requirements for local education agency maintenance and custodial staff.

Citation:

1926\.1101(o)(4\)(ii)-For Class III and IV asbestos work, the competent person shall be trained in aspects of asbestos handling appropriate for the nature of the work, to include procedures for setting up glove bags and mini-enclosures, practices for reducing asbestos exposures, use of wet methods, the contents of this standard, and the identification of asbestos. Such training shall include successful completion of a course that is consistent with EPA requirements for training of local education agency maintenance and custodial staff as set forth at 40 CFR 763\.92(a)(2\), or its equivalent in stringency, content, and length. Competent persons for Class III and IV work, may also be trained pursuant to the requirements of paragraph (o)(4\)(i) \[Competent Person] of this section. [2]

Exposure Monitoring

Employers must perform exposure monitoring to accurately determine airborne concentrations of asbestos to which employees may be exposed. A competent person must conduct an exposure assessment before or at the initiation of the operation.

Citation:

1926\.1101(f)(1\)(i)-Each employer who has a workplace or work operation where exposure monitoring is required under this section shall perform monitoring to determine accurately the airborne concentrations of asbestos to which employees may be exposed. [10]

1926\.1101(f)(2\)(i)-Each employer who has a workplace or work operation covered by this standard shall ensure that a "competent person" conducts an exposure assessment immediately before or at the initiation of the operation to ascertain expected exposures during that operation or workplace. [10]

Daily monitoring is required for Class I and II operations unless a negative exposure assessment has been made. Periodic monitoring is required for all other operations where exposures are expected to exceed a PEL.

Citation:

1926\.1101(f)(3\)(i)-Class I and II operations. The employer shall conduct daily monitoring that is representative of the exposure of each employee who is assigned to work within a regulated area who is performing Class I or II work, unless the employer pursuant to (f)(2\)(iii) \[Exposure Assessments and Monitoring] of this section, has made a negative exposure assessment for the entire operation. [10]

Employee Training and Information

Employers must train employees likely to be exposed above a PEL and those performing Class I through IV asbestos operations. Training must be provided before or at the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter.

Citation:

1926\. 1101(k)(9\)(i) The employer shall train each employee who is likely to be exposed in excess of a PEL, and each employee who performs Class | through IV asbestos operations, in accordance with the requirements of this section. Such training shall be conducted at no cost to the employee. The employer shall institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program. [12]

1926\. 1101(k)(9\)(ii) Training shall be provided prior to or at the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter. [12]

Training for Class I and specific Class II operations must be equivalent to the EPA Model Accreditation Plan (MAP) asbestos abatement workers training.

Citation:

1926\. 1101(k)(9\)(iii) Training for Class I operations and for Class II operations that require the use of critical barriers (or equivalent isolation methods) and/or negative pressure enclosures under this section shall be the equivalent in curriculum, training method and length to the EPA Model Accreditation Plan (MAP) asbestos abatement workers training (40 CFR Part 763, subpart E, appendix C). [12]

Medical Surveillance

A medical surveillance program is required for employees engaged in Class I, II, and III work for a combined total of 30 or more days per year or exposed at or above the permissible exposure limit. Medical examinations and consultations must be made available to each employee.

Citation:

1926\.1101(m)(1\)(i)(A)-The employer shall institute a medical surveillance program for all employees who for a combined total of 30 or more days per year are engaged in Class I, II and III work or are exposed at or above a permissible exposure limit. For purposes of this paragraph, any day in which a worker engages in Class II or Class III operations or a combination thereof on intact material for one hour or less (taking into account the entire time spent on the removal operation, including cleanup) and, while doing so, adheres fully to the work practices specified in this standard, shall not be counted. [2]

1926\.1101(m)(2\)(i)-Frequency. The employer shall make available medical examinations and consultations to each employee covered under paragraph (m)(1\)(i) \[Medical Surveillance] of this section on the following schedules: [9]

Housekeeping

HEPA-filtered vacuuming equipment must be used for vacuuming. Asbestos waste must be collected and disposed of in sealed, labeled, impermeable bags or containers.

Citation:

(l) Housekeeping. (1\) Vacuuming. Where vacuuming methods are selected, HEPA filtered vacuuming equipment must be used. The equipment shall be used and emptied in a manner that minimizes the reentry of asbestos into the workplace. (2\) Waste disposal. Asbestos waste, scrap, debris, bags, containers, equipment, and contaminated clothing consigned for disposal shall be collected and disposed of in sealed, labeled, impermeable bags or other closed, labeled, impermeable containers except in roofing operations, where the procedures specified in subsection (g)(8\)(B) of this section apply. [6]

Safety Conference (CAL/OSHA)

Under CAL/OSHA, employers must conduct a safety conference prior to commencing any asbestos-related work subject to registration and notification requirements. This conference should include representatives from various stakeholders to discuss safety programs and methods.

Citation:

$341\.11\. Safety Conference. The Employer shall conduct a safety conference prior to the commencement of any asbestos-related work subject to the registration and notification requirements of this article. The safety conference shall include representatives of the owner or contracting agency, the contractor, the employer, employees, and employee representatives. The safety conference shall include a discussion of employer's safety program and such means, methods, devices, processes, practices, conditions, or operations as the employer intends to utilize in providing a safe and healthful place of employment. The requirement of this section shall apply to all asbestos-handling jobs regardless of the amount of asbestos to be handled. [3]

Registration Requirements (CAL/OSHA)

Employers engaging in asbestos-related work involving 100 square feet or more of asbestos-containing material must obtain a registration from the Division of Occupational Safety and Health prior to commencement. The registration is valid for one year.

Citation:

(a) An employer who will be engaging in asbestos-related work, as defined, in subsection (b), involving 100 square feet or more of surface area of asbestos-containing material, computed in accordance with subsection (e) of this section, shall apply for and obtain a registration from the division prior to the commencement of any such work. - The registration shall be valid for one year after issuance by the division. [8]

Labeling Requirements

Labels must be affixed to raw materials, mixtures, or containers of asbestos fibers, including protective clothing and equipment, scrap, waste, and debris. The label should include the following information:

  • DANGER
  • CONTAINS ASBESTOS FIBERS
  • AVOID CREATING DUST
  • CANCER AND LUNG DISEASE HAZARD

Labels shall also contain a warning statement against breathing asbestos fibers.

Citation:

1926\. .1101(k)(8\)(iv)(A) Prior to June 1, 2015, employers may include the following information on raw materials, mixtures or labels of bags or containers of protective clothing and equipment, scrap, waste, and debris containing asbestos fibers in lieu of the labeling requirements in paragraphs (k)(8\)(ii) and (k)(8\)(iii) of this section: \# DANGER CONTAINS ASBESTOS FIBERS AVOID CREATING DUST CANCER AND LUNG DISEASE HAZARD 1926\. 1101(k)(8\)(iv)(B) Labels shall also contain a warning statement against breathing asbestos fibers. [12]

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[1] Construction Safety and Health Standards (MIOSHA)

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# CONSTRUCTION STANDARD (cont.) ## RESPIRATORS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING ARE REQUIRED IN THIS AREA (cont.) 1926. .1101(k)(8)(iv)(A) Prior to June 1, 2015, employers may include the following information on raw materials, mixtures or labels of bags or containers of protective clothing and equipment, scrap, waste, and debris containing asbestos fibers in lieu of the labeling requirements in paragraphs (k)(8)(ii) and (k)(8)(iii) of this section: # DANGER CONTAINS ASBESTOS FIBERS AVOID CREATING DUST CANCER AND LUNG DISEASE HAZARD 1926. 1101(k)(8)(iv)(B) Labels shall also contain a warning statement against breathing asbestos fibers. 1926.1101(k)(8)(v) Labels shall contain a warning statement against breathing asbestos fibers. 1926.1101(k)(8)(vi) The provisions for labels required by paragraphs (k)(8)(i) through (k)(8)(iii) of this section do not apply where: 1926.1101(k)(8)(vi)(A) Asbestos fibers have been modified by a bonding agent, coating, binder, or other material, provided that the manufacturer can demonstrate that, during any reasonably foreseeable use, handling, storage, disposal, processing, or transportation, no airborne concentrations of asbestos fibers in excess of the permissible exposure limit and/or excursion limit will be released, or 1926. 1101(k)(8)(vi)(B) Asbestos is present in a product in concentrations less than 1.0 percent. 1926.1101(k)(8)(vii) When a building owner or employer identifies previously installed PACM and/or ACM, labels or signs shall be affixed or posted so that employees will be notified of what materials contain PACM and/or ACM. The employer shall attach such labels in areas where they will clearly be noticed by employees who are likely to be exposed, such as at the entrance to mechanical room/areas. Signs required by paragraph (k)(6) of this section may be posted in lieu of labels so long as they contain information required for labelling. The employer shall ensure, to the extent feasible, that employees who come in contact …

[2] OSHA Construction Industry Standards Requiring Programs, Inspections, Procedures Records and/or Training (NCDOL)

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# 29 CFR Subpart Z-Toxic and Hazardous Substances (cont.) ## Medical Surveillance (cont.) 1926.1101(m)(2)(i)-Frequency. The employer shall make available medical examinations and consultations to each employee covered under paragraph (m)(1)(i) [Medical Surveillance] of this section on the following schedules: 1926.1101(m)(2)(i)(A)-Prior to assignment of the employee to an area where negative-pressure respirators are worn. 1926.1101(m)(2)(i)(B)-When the employee is assigned to an area where exposure to asbestos may be at or above the permissible exposure limit for 30 or more days per year, or engage in Class I, II, or III work for a combined total of 30 or more days per year, a medical examination must be given within 10 working days following the thirtieth day of exposure. 1926.1101(m)(2)(i)(C)-And at least annually thereafter. 1926.1101(m)(2)(i)(D)-If the examining physician determines that any of the examinations should be provided more frequently than specified, the employer shall provide such examinations to affected employees at the frequencies specified by the physician. [Reference paragraph (m)(2)(ii) for specific information.] 1926.1101(m)(2)(ii)(D)-Any other examinations or tests deemed necessary by the examining physician. 1926.1101(m)(3)-Information provided to the physician. The employer shall provide specific information to the examining physician. [Reference paragraph (m)(3) for specific information.] 1926.1101(m)(4)(i)-The employer shall obtain a written opinion from the examining physician. This written opinion shall contain the results of the medical examination. [Reference paragraph (m)(4)(i) for specific information.] 1926.1101(m)(4)(iii)-The employer shall provide a copy of the physician 's written opinion to the affected employee within 30 days from its receipt. ## Competent Person 1926.1101(e)(6)-Competent Persons. The employer shall ensure that all asbestos work performed within regulated areas is supervised by a competent person, …

[3] Construction Safety Orders (CAL/OSHA)

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## CANCER AND LUNG DISEASE HAZARD (cont.) (l) Housekeeping. (1) Vacuuming. Where vacuuming methods are selected, HEPA filtered vacuuming equipment must be used. The equipment shall be used and emptied in a manner that minimizes the reentry of asbestos into the workplace. (2) Waste disposal. Asbestos waste, scrap, debris, bags, containers, equipment, and contaminated clothing consigned for disposal shall be collected and disposed of in sealed, labeled, impermeable bags or other closed, labeled, impermeable containers except in roofing operations, where the procedures specified in subsection (g)(8)(B) of this section apply. (3) Care of asbestos-containing flooring material. (A) All vinyl and asphalt flooring material shall be maintained in accordance with this subsection unless the building/facility owner demonstrates, pursuant to subsection (g)(8)(A)9. of this section that the flooring does not contain asbestos. (B) Sanding of flooring material is prohibited. (C) Stripping of finishes shall be conducted using low abrasion pads at speeds lower than 300 rpm and wet methods. (D) Burnishing or dry buffing may be performed only on flooring which has sufficient finish so that the pad cannot contact the flooring material. (4) Waste and debris and accompanying dust in an area containing accessible thermal system insulation or surfacing ACM/PACM or visibly deteriorated ACM: (A) shall not be dusted or swept dry, or vacuumed without using a HEPA filter; (B) shall be promptly cleaned up and disposed of in leak tight containers. (m) Medical surveillance. (1) General (A) Employees covered. 1. The employer shall institute a medical surveillance program for all employees who, for a combined total of 30 or more days per year, are engaged in Class I, II and III work or are exposed at or above the permissible exposure limit. For purposes of this paragraph, any day in which a worker engages in Class II or Class III operations or a combination thereof on in…

[4] Construction Safety Orders (CAL/OSHA)

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This information is provided free of charge by the Department of Industrial Relations from its web site at www.dir.ca.gov. These regulations are for the convenience of the user and no representation or warranty is made that the information is current or accurate. See full disclaimer at https://www.dir.ca.gov/od_pub/disclaimer.html. Subchapter 4. Construction Safety Orders Article 4. Dusts, Fumes, Mists, Vapors, and Gases Return to index New query ## §1529. Asbestos. (a) Scope and application. (1) This section regulates asbestos exposure in all construction work as defined in Section 1502 including but not limited to the following: (A) Demolition or salvage of structures where asbestos is present; (B) Removal or encapsulation of materials containing asbestos; (C) Construction, alteration, repair, maintenance, or renovation of structures, substrates, or portions thereof, that contain asbestos; (D) Installation of products containing asbestos; (E) Asbestos spill/emergency cleanup; (F) Transportation, disposal, storage, containment of and housekeeping activities involving asbestos or products containing asbestos, on the site or location at which construction activities are performed; (G) Excavation which may involve exposure to asbestos as a natural constituent which is not related to asbestos mining and milling activities; (H) Routine facility maintenance; and (I) Erection of new electric transmission and distribution lines and equipment, and alteration, conversion and improvement of the existing transmission and distribution lines and equipment. (2) Whenever employee exposures to asbestos, as defined in subsection (b) of this section consist only of exposure to tremolite, anthophyllite, and actinolite in the nonasbestiform mineral habit, the provisions of Section 5208.1 shall apply. (3) The provisions of this section are subject to the requirements of the Occupational Carcinogen Control Act of 1976 (Labor Code, Division 5, Part 10).

[5] Safety and Health Regulations for Construction (OSHA 29 CFR 1926) - 1926.1101 - Asbestos

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR # Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Part Number: 1926 - Part Number - Title: Safety and Health Regulations for Construction - Subpart: 1926 Subpart Z - Subpart Title: Standard - Toxic and Hazardous Substances - Number: - Title: - Appendix: - 1926.1101 - Asbestos. - GPO Source: e-CFR 1926.1101(a) Scope and application. This section regulates asbestos exposure in all work as defined in 29 CFR 1910.12(b), including but not limited to the following: 1926.1101(a)(1) Demolition or salvage of structures where asbestos is present; 1926.1101(a)(2) Removal or encapsulation of materials containing asbestos; 1926.1101(a)(3) Construction, alteration, repair, maintenance, or renovation of structures, substrates, or portions thereof, that contain asbestos; 1926.1101(a)(4) Installation of products containing asbestos; - 1926.1101(a)(5) - Asbestos spill/emergency cleanup; and Submit Feedback

[6] OSHA Construction Industry Standards Requiring Programs, Inspections, Procedures Records and/or Training (NCDOL)

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# 29 CFR Subpart Z-Toxic and Hazardous Substances ## 1926.1101-ASBESTOS Scope/Application: This section regulates asbestos exposure in all work as defined in 29 CFR 1910.12(b) [Construction Work-Definition], including but not limited to the following: demolition or salvage of structures where asbestos is present; removal or encapsulation of materials containing asbestos; construction, alteration, repair, maintenance, or renovation of structures, substrates, or portions thereof, that contain asbestos; installation of products containing asbestos; asbestos spill/ emergency cleanup; and transportation, disposal, storage, containment of and housekeeping activities involving asbestos or products containing asbestos, on the site or location at which construction activities are performed. Coverage under this standard shall be based on the nature of the work operation involving asbestos exposure. Exception: This section does not apply to asbestos-containing asphalt roof coatings, cements and mastics. ## STANDARD HIGHLIGHTS - Programs, Plans and Procedures-work controls, respirator program, medical surveillance program - Inspections and Tests-inspections before work and beginning of each shift, tests - Recordkeeping-retention requirements, records - Certification-written certifications - Training and Communications-multi-employer worksites, awareness training, written opinions - Exposure Monitoring-initial, periodic, and daily monitoring, posted results - Medical Surveillance-program, initial and annual inspections - Competent Person-duties, exposure assessment, inspections - Qualified Person-certified industrial hygienist, licensed professional engineer - Signs, Markings and Tags-posted signs, regulated areas ## Programs, Plans and Procedures 1926.1101(g)(1)-Engineering controls and work practices for all operations covered by this section. The employer shall use engineering controls and work practices in all operations covered by this section, regardless of…

[7] OSHA Construction Industry Standards Requiring Programs, Inspections, Procedures Records and/or Training (NCDOL)

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# 29 CFR Subpart Z-Toxic and Hazardous Substances (cont.) ## Programs, Plans and Procedures (cont.) 1926.1101(g)(9)-Work Practices and Engineering Controls for Class III asbestos work. Class III asbestos work shall be conducted using engineering and work practice controls which minimize the exposure to employees performing the asbestos work and to bystander employees. 1926.1101(h)(2)(i)-The employer must implement a respiratory protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134 (b) through (d) (except (d)(1)(iii)), and (f) through (m) [Respiratory Protection], which covers each employee required by this section to use a respirator. 1926.1101(k)(9)(v)-Training for Class III employees shall be consistent with EPA requirements for training of local education agency maintenance and custodial staff as set forth at 40 CFR 763.92(a)(2). Such a course shall also include "hands-on" train- ing and shall take at least 16 hours. Exception: For Class III operations for which the competent person determines that the EPA curriculum does not adequately cover the training needed to perform that activity, training shall include as a minimum all the elements included in paragraph (k)(9)(viii) [Employee Information and Training] of this section and in addition, the specific work practices and engineering controls set forth in paragraph (g) [Methods of Compliance] of this section which specifically relate to that activity, and shall include "hands-on" training in the work practices applicable to each category of material that the employee disturbs. 1926.1101(k)(9)(viii-The training program shall be conducted in a manner that the employee is able to understand. In addition to the content required by provisions in paragraphs (k)(9)(iii) through (vi) [Employee Information and Training] of this section, the employer shall ensure that each such employee is informed of additional information. [Reference paragraph (k)(9)(viii) for specific information.] 1926.1101(k)(10)(iii-The employ…

[8] Safety and Health Regulations for Construction (OSHA 29 CFR 1926) - 1926.1101 - Asbestos

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# Occupational Safety and Health Administration (cont.) 1926.1101(a)(6) Transportation, disposal, storage, containment of and housekeeping activities involving asbestos or products containing asbestos, on the site or location at which construction activities are performed. 1926.1101(a)(7) Coverage under this standard shall be based on the nature of the work operation involving asbestos exposure. ## 1926.1101(a)(8) This section does not apply to asbestos-containing asphalt roof coatings, cements and mastics. ## 1926.1101(b) ## Definitions. Aggressive method means removal or disturbance of building material by sanding, abrading, grinding or other method that breaks, crumbles, or disintegrates intact ACM. Amended water means water to which surfactant (wetting agent) has been added to increase the ability of the liquid to penetrate ACM. Asbestos includes chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite asbestos, anthophyllite asbestos, actinolite asbestos, and any of these minerals that has been chemically treated and/or altered. For purposes of this standard, "asbestos" includes PACM, as defined below. Asbestos-containing material (ACM), means any material containing more than one percent asbestos. Assistant Secretary means the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, U.S. Department of Labor, or designee. Authorized person means any person authorized by the employer and required by work duties to be present in regulated areas. Building/facility owner is the legal entity, including a lessee, which exercises control over management and record keeping functions relating to a building and/or facility in which activities covered by this standard take place. Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) means one certified in the practice of industrial hygiene by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene. Class / asbestos work means activities involving the removal of TSI and surfacing ACM and PACM. Submit Feedback

[9] Construction Safety Orders (CAL/OSHA)

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## §1529. Asbestos. (cont.) procedure or component, or reducing or diminishing the stringency or strength of a material or component of the control system is not a "modification" for purposes of subsection (g)(6) of this section. "Negative Initial Exposure Assessment" means a demonstration by the employer, which complies with the criteria in subsection (f)(2)(C) of this section, that employee exposure during an operation is expected to be consistently below the PELs. "PACM" means "presumed asbestos-containing material". "Presumed Asbestos Containing Material" means thermal system insulation and surfacing material found in buildings constructed no later than 1980. The designation of a material as "PACM" may be rebutted pursuant to subsection (k)(5) of this section. "Project Designer" means a person who has successfully completed the training requirements for an abatement project designer established by 40 U.S.C. Sec. 763.90(g). "Regulated area" means: an area established by the employer to demarcate areas where Class I, II, and III asbestos work is conducted, and any adjoining area where debris and waste from such asbestos work accumulate; and a work area within which airborne concentrations of asbestos, exceed or there is a reasonable possibility they may exceed the permissible exposure limit. Requirements for regulated areas are set out in subsection (e) of this section. "Removal" means all operations where ACM and/or PACM is taken out or stripped from structures or substrates, and includes demolition operations. "Renovation" means the modifying of any existing structure, or portion thereof. "Repair" means overhauling, rebuilding, reconstructing, or reconditioning of structures or substrates, including encapsulation or other repair of ACM or PACM attached to structures or substrates. "Surfacing material" means material that is sprayed, troweled-on or otherwise applied to surfaces (such as acoustical plaster on ceilings and fireproofing materials on struct…

[10] Regulations of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (CAL/OSHA)

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This information is provided free of charge by the Department of Industrial Relations from its web site at www.dir.ca.gov. These regulations are for the convenience of the user and no representation or warranty is made that the information is current or accurate. See full disclaimer at https://www.dir.ca.gov/od_pub/disclaimer.html. Chapter 3.2. California Occupational Safety and Health Regulations (CAL/OSHA) Subchapter 2. Regulations of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health Article 2.5. Registration--Asbestos- Related Work Return to index New query ## $341.11. Safety Conference. The Employer shall conduct a safety conference prior to the commencement of any asbestos-related work subject to the registration and notification requirements of this article. The safety conference shall include representatives of the owner or contracting agency, the contractor, the employer, employees, and employee representatives. The safety conference shall include a discussion of employer's safety program and such means, methods, devices, processes, practices, conditions, or operations as the employer intends to utilize in providing a safe and healthful place of employment. The requirement of this section shall apply to all asbestos-handling jobs regardless of the amount of asbestos to be handled. NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 60.5 and 6308, Labor Code. Reference: Sections 6501.5 and 6503.5, Labor Code. ## HISTORY 1. New section filed 5-22-87; operative upon filing (Register 87, No. 22). Go Back to Article 2.5 Table of Contents

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# 29 CFR Subpart Z-Toxic and Hazardous Substances (cont.) ## Exposure Monitoring 1926.1101(f)(1)(i)-Each employer who has a workplace or work operation where exposure monitoring is required under this section shall perform monitoring to determine accurately the airborne concentrations of asbestos to which employees may be exposed. 1926.1101(f)(2)(i)-Each employer who has a workplace or work operation covered by this standard shall ensure that a "competent person" conducts an exposure assessment immediately before or at the initiation of the operation to ascertain expected exposures during that operation or workplace. The assessment must be completed in time to comply with requirements which are triggered by exposure data or the lack of a "negative exposure assessment," and to provide information necessary to assure that all control systems planned are appropriate for that operation and will work properly. 1926.1101(f)(2)(ii)-Basis of Initial Exposure Assessment: Unless a negative exposure assessment has been made pursuant to paragraph (f)(2)(iii) [Exposure Assessments and Monitoring] of this section, the initial exposure assessment shall, if feasible, be based on monitoring conducted pursuant to paragraph (f)(1)(iii) [Exposure Assessments and Monitoring] of this section. The assessment shall take into consideration both, the monitoring results and all observations, information or calculations which indicate employee exposure to asbestos, including any previous monitoring conducted in the workplace, or of the operations of the employer which indicate the levels of airborne asbestos likely to be encountered on the job. For Class I asbestos work, until the employer conducts exposure monitoring and documents that employees on that job will not be exposed in excess of the PELs, or otherwise makes a negative exposure assessment pursuant to paragraph (f)(2)(iii) [Exposure Assessments and Monitoring] of this section, the employer shall presume that employees are exposed…

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This information is provided free of charge by the Department of Industrial Relations from its web site at www.dir.ca.gov. These regulations are for the convenience of the user and no representation or warranty is made that the information is current or accurate. See full disclaimer at https://www.dir.ca.gov/od_pub/disclaimer.html Chapter 3.2. California Occupational Safety and Health Regulations (CAL/OSHA) Subchapter 2. Regulations of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health Article 2.5. Registration--Asbestos- Related Work Return to index New query ## §341.6. Registration Requirements. (a) An employer who will be engaging in asbestos-related work, as defined, in subsection (b), involving 100 square feet or more of surface area of asbestos-containing material, computed in accordance with subsection (e) of this section, shall apply for and obtain a registration from the division prior to the commencement of any such work. - The registration shall be valid for one year after issuance by the division. (b) "Asbestos-related work" means any activity which by disturbing asbestos-containing construction materials may release asbestos fibers into the air and which is not related to its manufacture, the mining or excavation of asbestos-bearing ore or materials, or the installation or repair of automotive materials containing asbestos. (c) "Asbestos containing construction materials" means any manufactured construction material which contains more than 1/10th of 1% asbestos by weight. (d) "Asbestos" means fibrous forms of various hydrated minerals including chrysotile (fibrous serpentine), crocidolite (fibrous riebeckite), amosite (fibrous cummingtonite-grunerite), fibrous tremolite, fibrous actinolite, and fibrous anthophyllite. (e) The square footage of asbestos containing construction material, as defined in subsection (c) of this section, shall be determined by computing the surface area of any such material which will be handled during the course of the …

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